Primary Care Behavioral Health Clinician

Primecare Community Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC Loan Repayment

PTO

Personal days

Floating holidays

CME allowance

Health/Dental/Vision coverage

Life insurance

403(b) match

Job summary

PrimeCare Community Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) in Chicago, IL. The role delivers evidence-based, short-term behavioral interventions within a primary care setting, coordinating with PCPs and other clinicians to address mental health, substance use, and medical concerns.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology, active Illinois licensure and at least three years of related experience; bilingual Polish/English is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology.
• Active Illinois LCSW, LCPC or Psy.D./Ph.D licensure preferred.
• Three years of clinical behavioral health experience.
• Evening per week required.
• Polish/English bilingual required.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessments and interventions to patients in the primary care clinic for behavioral health needs.
• Completes same-day or scheduled visits and aims to see referrals the same day.
• Maintains visibility with PCPs and offers curbside consultation by clinic or phone.
• Develops clinical pathways, group visits, and behavior-focused protocols.
• Reviews educational materials for literacy and cultural appropriateness.
• Supports PCPs with feedback on initial patient encounters.
• Coordinates care with specialty MH/SA providers as needed.
• Facilitates referrals to specialty services when indicated.
• Completes clinical notes and paperwork within 72 business hours.
• Attends required meetings and meets productivity goals.
• Meets productivity goal of 1200 annual billable visits within 1 year.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavioral health experience

PCBH model

Multi-tasking

Electronic Health Record

Education

Master's degree

LCSW/LCPC licensure

PsyD/PhD eligible

Job description

PrimeCare Community Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) in Chicago, IL. The role delivers evidence-based, short-term behavioral interventions within a primary care setting, coordinating with PCPs and other clinicians to address mental health, substance use, and medical concerns.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology, active Illinois licensure and at least three years of related experience; bilingual Polish/English is required.